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Originally Posted by lynzy420  Key word is reputable...What if this breeder is already an unethical breeder or byb (unbeknownst to the buyer)? What are the chances that they won't breed this pair again? Is there anything at all that can be done to ensure that they stop breeding this pair? Wouldn't a reputable breeder feel so inclined to give a total refund if they knew how uncomfortable someone is about getting another pup from them? I see so many contracts that say "no refunds" and with clauses that seem so difficult to adhere to to get another pup and I wonder what kind of ethical business practice is that?
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I can't speak for other breeders....even an ethical breeder, who is more likely to be strapped for cash because she spares no expense to give the best care possible for her puppies) may not be able to (financially) refund the full price of the puppy. There are different angles to look at all this...I personally would refund. I would explane to the buyer why another baby probably may not have this issue, but in the end, I would refund, because I can completely understand the fear the buyer would have. You just dont want that buyer to hit the streets, uninformed, telling everyone you sell "sick puppies with liver shunts", so you have to try to help educate them on the problem and how it occurs, and what YOU, as a reputable breeder, do now that you know you have this issue cropping up in a breeding pair. To answer your question: There is nothing that can be done to ensure they dont continue to breed that pair again. Hopefully, being "reputable" actually means something to the breeder, and they will act accordingly. Contracts for puppies are just like a contract for anything else. Buyers should look over the contract very carefully, understand completely what it says, be given the chance to discuss the contract, ask questions, ask if there are exceptions, make sure at the signing of the contract, ANY deviations from what is written, is added and ititialled by BOTH buyer and seller, as well as any ommissions or scratched out words or lines....If the contract is not to a buyers liking, and the breeder is absolutely non negotiable in any areas of concern, move on to another breeder. People just dont realize the importance of "buying your breeder first" and the perfect relationship and puppy will come! You have to have a relationship with that breeder....mutual trust and respect.....if you can not establish a relationship that "feels right" with the breeder, that is one of those red flags from the gut. I have had only one person tell me, "Jeeze, I just want to buy a puppy, I dont want to marry into your family"! I track my babies the rest of their lives, therefore, if you do not think you want to have me hovering around in the background, make us both happy and dont buy from me!